The acclaimed American news magazine called Luang Prabang a ‘hidden paradise’ and recommended it as one of the 50 greatest places in the world in 2023.
Rampant Inflation Causes Households To Rethink Education
A recent survey shows that households in Laos are slashing expenses on education, health, and food due to skyrocketing inflation.
Tourists from Laos, Thailand Flock to See Buddhist Stupa in Mekong River

An ancient Buddhist relic believed to be 700 years old was found floating in the middle of the Mekong River and has drawn a large number of tourists from Laos and Thailand.
Thai Police to Get Mental Health Checks After Fatal Standoff

BANGKOK (AP) — Police in Thailand will be subject to random checks of their physical and mental health, officials said Thursday, after a 27-hour standoff in which a senior officer holed up and fired a gun into the air until he was subdued by fellow officers.
Asian Industrial Online Exhibition 2023 Grand Opening

TradeAsia, the organizer of the Asian Industrial Online Exhibition (AIOE 2023), invited dozens of Taiwanese suppliers of Industrial to participate in the exhibition. Top-notch brands such as KINGDOM ABRASIVE, TW GRANDEUR, ZITAI PRECISION, FAIR OAKS PRECISION, ASCCO INTERANATIONAL, SAN SHING, SCANO INDUSTRIAL, U-CAN, UNITRONIC, KINFUREN INDUSTRIAL, TIAN CHERNG, WELL SHYANG, HIGHGRADE TECH, OAV, GOOD OPPORTUNITY, CHUEN CHARNG, REKROW, CHU-SHIANG, LUJU, SHANG-YUH, KINGDOM, AQUAS are all gearing up to showcase their newest products.
Manufacturers and product categories have covered Grinding Wheel, Sanding Disc, Packaging Machine, Mixing Equipment, Cold Chamber Die Casting Machine, Gravity Casting Machine, High Speed Precision Press Machine, High Speed Feeder, Gear, Screw, Hand Tools, Heavy Duty Precision Lathe, Big Spindle Bore Heavy Duty Precision Lathe, Valve, Pneumatic Component, Rubber Process Analyzer, Mooney Viscometer, Rewinding Machine, Precision Mini-Type Welding Machines, Investment Casting Parts, Lost Wax Casting Parts, Carton Sealer, Erector, Kneader Mixer, Rubber Extruder, Computer Workstation, LCD Monitor Stand, Edge Bander, Panel Saw, Band Saw, Consumer Power Supply, Customized Power Supply Solution, PET Preforms, Bottle Preform, Injection Molds, Pressure Gauge, Thermometer, Steel Balls, Butane Micro Torch, Micro Burner, Powder Metallurgy Products, Gear Design And Production, Industrial Hardware, Marine Hardware, VACUUM EMULSIFY MIXER, NAUTA MIXER, Water Quality Analyzers, Smart Water Solutions, Rotary Die and Rotary Die Cutter with thousands of the latest products, tools, and equipment on display. It can be said to be rich and professional.
AIOE 2023 Online Exhibition:
https://www.etradeasia.com/online-show/21/Asian-Industrial-Online-Exhibition-2023.html
Although the Covid-19 epidemic is gradually slowing down, European and American countries have gradually unblocked. However, the international flow of people still needs to recover. Traditional exhibitions have significantly been hindered. At this time, online activities have become mainstream. The Asian Industrial Online Exhibition (AIOE 2023) provides a variety of online exhibition solutions, including exhibition pages, electronic catalogs, or virtual exhibition halls, and connects products and exhibitor information with TradeAsia, so that even if international buyers are thousands of miles away, they can easily visit, they can further see the manufacturer’s particular page and leave information simultaneously.
TradeAsia (www.e-tradeasia.com) has provided B2B international trade services for buyers and sellers since 1997. It is the most experienced and professional trade platform in the world. We currently have millions of global members, more than 600,000 suppliers, and millions of the latest products. Thousands of professional buyers worldwide find products and contact sellers daily for business cooperation. TradeAsia is a significant trade promotion channel in Asia.
TradeAsia has also established cooperative relationships with hundreds of trade entities worldwide, exchanging marketing promotion exposures. Therefore, suppliers have a good chance to spread information to global platforms or exhibition entities simultaneously. Through this effort, we will significantly increase participation with global marketing power. AIOE 2023 Online Exhibition will also be broadcast globally.
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Glass Egg – a Virtuos Studio announces expansion into Dalat, Vietnam
Virtuos is set to become the largest game development company in Vietnam as Glass Egg aims to grow its Dalat team to 50 with local talent by the end of 2023, building upon its success in HCMC.
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 17 March 2023 – Glass Egg – a Virtuos Studio today announced the launch of its 2D and 3D art production studio in Dalat, Vietnam. The announcement follows Glass Egg’s acquisition by Virtuos in May 2022, and marks the opening of its second studio in Vietnam. Alongside existing Sparx* and Glass Egg studios in Ho Chi Minh City, the new Dalat studio supports Virtuos’ goal of becoming the largest game developer in Vietnam with 1,500 employees by the end of 2024.

Glass Egg aims to grow its Dalat team to 50 with homegrown talent by the end of 2023, leveraging the city’s deep local talent pool and the overall growth of the gaming industry in Vietnam. Drawing inspiration from the city’s renowned landscapes and evergreen forests, Glass Egg’s Dalat studio will specialize in character and environment art – complementing its HCMC studio’s well-established expertise in hard surface modeling and production of 3D vehicles for AAA titles including Need for Speed™ Unbound and Forza Horizon 5.
Glass Egg’s Dalat studio will be managed by Nam Nguyen, Deputy CEO, and Thuy Le, Head will be managed by Nam Nguyen, Deputy CEO, and Thuy Le, Head of Production. Together, Nam and Thuy bring over two decades of experience in studio management and strategic development. Nam was also one of the founding members of Glass Egg when it was established in 1999.

Nam Nguyen, Deputy CEO of Glass Egg – a Virtuos Studio said, “Dalat is a picturesque city well-known to be an incubator of Vietnamese artists, and for its thriving arts and culture ecosystem. As one of the first AAA game art studios locally, we are excited to train and provide job opportunities to homegrown talent who are looking to work on the best games with us.”
With over two decades of experience in game development, Glass Egg provides art production services to game publishers and developers, as well as non-game companies worldwide. Its services include 3D assets covering characters, environments, props, vehicles, and weapons, as well as 2D and 3D concept design.
Thuy Le, Head of Production at Glass Egg – a Virtuos Studio said, “With the launch of Glass Egg’s second studio in Vietnam, Virtuos is well-positioned to be a key contributor to both the country and Asia’s growth as game development hubs. The region is rich with talent and we remain committed to training and providing them opportunities to work on the best games, and supporting our partners worldwide.”
The launch of Glass Egg’s Dalat studio builds upon Virtuos’ global expansion in the past year, including the growth of Black Shamrock in Dublin, the launches of Virtuos Labs in Montpellier, Calypte in San Francisco, and Virtuos Kuala Lumpur.
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About Virtuos
Founded in 2004, Virtuos is a leading global video game development company headquartered in Singapore with studios across Asia, Europe, and North America. With over 3,500 full-time professionals, Virtuos specializes in game development and art production for AAA consoles, PC, and mobile titles, enabling its partners to generate additional revenues and achieve greater operational efficiency.
For over a decade, Virtuos has successfully delivered high-quality content for more than 2,000 projects and its clients include 18 of the top 20 digital entertainment companies worldwide. More information at www.virtuosgames.com.
OASYX Unveils New Range of Virtua Fighter NFTs
The new range of Virtua Fighter NFTs will be overseen and developed by franchise creator, Yu Suzuki
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 17 March 2023 — OASYX, an NFT project developed on the Oasys gaming blockchain and published by double jump.tokyo, today announces an exclusive collaboration with SEGA’s iconic 3D fighting game franchise, Virtua Fighter. The collaboration spans the franchise’s first three games – Virtua Fighter, Virtua Fighter 2 and Virtua Fighter 3, and is supervised by Yu Suzuki, the acclaimed and award-winning creator of Virtua Fighter.

As part of the collaboration, fans can acquire limited-edition “VF MAYU” (Japanese – 繭 or “cocoon”) NFTs, which will contain special Virtua Fighter characters, to be incubated and revealed in April 2023. A total of 1,000 “VF MAYU” NFTs will be made available, from 10,000 minted as part of OASYX’s inaugural series of NFTs.
This range of NFTs will include 11 characters from the first three Virtua Fighter games into OASYX’s creative worlds, creating a unique and exciting experience for new and old fans of Virtua Fighter alike.
Yu Suzuki, Creator, Virtua Fighter, said: “During my time as a director at SEGA, I initially developed Virtua Fighter using innovative 3D computer graphics technology, which was cutting-edge and industry-leading at the time. Since then, the Virtua Fighter series has grown to be loved by many players and continues to be supported by numerous fans today.
Mr. Suzuki continues, “Through my work supervising the development of OASYX’s unique worldview, I am delighted to combine innovative technology in the form of blockchain-based NFTs, with three titles from the Virtua Fighter series to create new entertainment for a wide range of gaming fans.”
Further updates on the partnership will be made available on the OASYX and Oasys official social channels.
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This press release is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute or serve as an offer to purchase or sell securities to any person in any jurisdiction.
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OASYX
OASYX is an NFT project for gamers developed on the Oasys blockchain and published by doublejump.tokyo. Each series will work with a legendary game creator as a supervisor, with plans to further collaborate with various other NFT projects. OASYX grants comprehensive utility within the Oasys ecosystem, and will include further collaborations with renowned game projects as they get onboarded on Oasys.
Suzuki will oversee the overall theme and art direction of OASYX’s first NFT series, alongside GODTAIL, a multi-talented Japanese digital artist behind various anime-themed artworks and designs. The first series involves the distribution of 10,000 characters in a Free to Own format that will serve as a base for future Metaverse avatars. In subsequent series, OASYX intends to introduce a wider range of NFTs with supplementary use cases, including new characters, fashion items, and in-game gadgets.
For more information, please visit:
Website: https://x.oasys.games/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/oasyx_official
Discord: http://discord.gg/oasysgames
Oasys
Oasys was established in February 2022 to increase mainstream play-and-earn adoption, and at launch, committed to partnering with 21 gaming and Web3 tech companies to act as validators, such as Bandai Namco Research, SEGA, Ubisoft and Yield Guild Games. Led by a team of blockchain experts and joining forces with the biggest gaming company names to serve as the initial validators, Oasys is revolutionising the gaming industry with its Proof-of-Stake (PoS) based blockchain.
With a focus on creating an ecosystem for gamers and developers to distribute and develop blockchain-based games, Oasys solves the problems game developers face when building games on the blockchain. The trifecta approach of the fastest network powered by the gaming community, a scalable network powered by AAA game developers and the blockchain offering the best user experience with fast transactions and zero gas fees for users, readies participants to enter the Oasys and play.
Virtua Fighter
Virtua Fighter is largely considered to be the world’s first 3D fighting game, making its debut in 1993. Over the years, it has been recognised as a cultural and gaming masterpiece, and has been exhibited at the Smithsonian Institution.
The series continues to lead the fighting game genre today, with its latest release, “Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown,” launched in 2021.
Eddid Financial Debuts its Upgraded Intelligent Trading App “Eddid ONE” Creating an Extraordinary All-in-One Global Investment Experience and Unveils the Group’s Future Development Strategy Synchronously

Since its launch in 2019, Eddid ONE has chalked up millions of downloads. The app converges a wide range of financial products, including Hong Kong and U.S. stocks, Hong Kong and global futures, foreign exchange, and funds, covering global markets comprehensively. It also provides a full suite of functions, including account management, fund allocation, IPO subscriptions, and real-time information, which has been deeply favored by clients. To further enhance the trading experience, Eddid ONE has been upgraded in all aspects with a more concise and clearer interface design, more powerful analysis and trading functions, to help clients effortlessly manage their accounts, stay informed about the latest trends, and capture every investment opportunities. Dr. Jerry Tse, CEO of the Group, stated, “As the Group’s flagship trading App, Eddid ONE has consistently provided investors with professional and intuitive one-stop global investment services. Eddid ONE continues to innovate and bring users refreshing surprises, thoroughly manifesting the Group’s technological research and development capabilities and profound familiarity with the financial market. Eddid Financial has vigorously developed diversified businesses in recent years, expanding its footprint into multiple domains such as Fintech, Investment Banking, Asset Management, Internet Finance, Wealth Management, and Virtual Assets. From the business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) perspectives, the Group has holistically refined its products and services while actively expanding overseas markets. It will persist in advancing Fintech innovation and providing individual and corporate customers with more comprehensive, efficient, and secure financial services.”

Mr. Ryan Chan, Director of Internet Finance of the Group, introduced the new Eddid ONE, which not only features its extensively optimized trading interface and functions, but also adopts upscale encryption technology, significantly improving its security level and granting investors a more premium, efficient, and secure investment experience.
Also, Mr. David Wong, Senior Vice President of Corporate Sales of Eddid Financial, presented the Group’s fintech solutions in detail. In addition to the intelligent trading App for investors, the Group has also developed an array of proprietary front and back-end systems to serve different financial institutions, such as Account Opening System (AOS), Customer Data Management Systems (CDMS), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and Order Management System (OMS), etc. These systems can be upgraded timely in response to customer feedback and market trends to meet the evolving demands of various clients.
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About Eddid Financial
Members of Eddid Financial hold various types of licenses or memberships in major financial markets such as Hong Kong and the United States, including: Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) type 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 9 regulated activities (“RA”) licenses, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the National Futures Association (NFA) approved membership qualifications, Hong Kong money lender license, Trust or Company Service Provider License in Hong Kong, etc.
Eddid Financial is driven by financial technology and is committed to developing diversified business, ranging from retail to institutional business, including but not limited to FinTech, Internet Finance, Wealth Management, Asset Management, Investment Banking, and Virtual Assets, committed to providing comprehensive one-stop financial services and products to customers with safe, reliable, high-quality and convenient trading and investment services.